Taft urged to curb railroad monopoly across canals
Washington taft faced a large petition from prominent business leaders on both coasts, urging Congress to stop transcontinental lines from monopolizing Panama Canal traffic. The document, presented by a congressional body, warns of steamship routes planned between Atlantic and Pacific terminals once the canal opens. A Seattle report notes Great Northern may launch steamers linking Seattle to Atlantic ports for freight, with a limited one week offer.
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Taft
Atlantic
Pacific
Panineama Canal
Congress
Great Northern
Seattle, Mareh & Reemeres
Great ( N Railroad
Seattle
Atlantic Ports
Seward
Madero Resolves to Quell Insurrection in Mexico
Madero wires El Paso officials urging calm and a fair chance to quell the uprising, outlining delicate conditions in Chihuahua Coahuila Torreon Durango and Zacatecas and promising to restore order without endangering Americans. Juarez held by rebels. government to target insurrection in outlying districts and states.
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Chiahuahua
Coahuila
Torreon
Durango
Zacate
Juarez
Chihuahua
Republic
Million Coal Miners Strike for Higher Wages Across Britain
Massive industrial action grips Britain as about a million coal miners push for raise as offices warn of nationwide disruption. Reports note widespread sympathy and potential government intervention as the strike spans multiple regions and collieries with varied levels of participation.
Protect Valdez From Glacial Floods Urges $55 000 Aid Hope
Senate committee backs an appropriation of 550000 to shield Valdez Alaska from glacial floods. Testimony from Governor Clark and other Alaskans described the town’s vulnerable location on a braced bluff above the sound. The measure aims to build channels to divert meltwater and sediment away from Valdez and prevent further damage to property and life.
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Alaska
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Valdex
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Walded
Peking Falls to Manchu Army After Riotous Uprising
On March 2 the republican forces rioted in Peking, looting and clashing with civilians. Yuan Shi Kai’s government struggled as the Manchu troops in the city regained control, defending against further pillage and gunfire as rioters wrecked buildings.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Hab
Yuu Shi Kai Hie
Republican Army
Lawrence Mills to reopen Monday after end of strike
Lawrence Mass March 1 The end of the strike appears near and mills including Pacific will reopen Monday with a five percent raise and a half holiday on Saturday Workers return for money as rents loom Many residents celebrate the anticipated resumption of full mill operation with militia presence and hoped for steady incomes
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Lawrence
Mass
Pacific
Governor Foss Recovers From Strike Tension
Special Nugget Service reports Gov. Foss expresses relief as the strike ends. He notes the militia protected mill owners’ property in Lawrence while aiming to avoid harming union members. Data shows about ninety percent of dispatched militia are active union members.
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Iy Manafa
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